Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $24.94 | 3.574% | $25.8314 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
Purchase #2 | $52.84 | 11.735% | $59.0408 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
Purchase #3 | $172.73 | 7.213% | $185.189 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $138.55 | 3.592% | $143.5267 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
Purchase #5 | $121.58 | 6.536% | $129.5265 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
Purchase #6 | $136.90 | 5.105% | $143.8887 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
Purchase #7 | $194.88 | 11.689% | $217.6595 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.42 | $904.6626 | $904.67 | $904.75 | $904.60 |